In an Uncertain Economy, Americans Put Parenthood on Hold

by paige.oamek | May 14, 2025 | Economy

Zach Smith and his wife have always wanted kids. They just bought their first house in suburban Pennsylvania, and at 34, he says the plan is to start a family within the year. But even with two advanced degrees, solid jobs, and a stable financial situation, Zach isn’t...

What to Look for in This Week’s Trade Numbers

by paige.oamek | May 5, 2025 | Economy, International Trade

The latest U.S. trade report will offer an early read on how businesses are responding to Donald Trump’s tariffs, which continue to occupy the headlines. Economists expect the trade deficit for goods and services to widen to a record-breaking $137 billion, with March...

The Trade Deficit Closed Slightly—But Imports Remained Strong Ahead of Tariffs

by paige.oamek | Apr 11, 2025 | Economy, International Trade

One day after President Trump’s tariff announcements sent markets tumbling, international trade data reflected an economy grappling with uncertainty, as companies struggled to predict what might come next. The trade deficit declined 6.1% to $122.7 billion in February,...

Could Trump’s Tariffs Slow AI Growth?

by paige.oamek | Apr 7, 2025 | Economy, Featured, International Trade, Newest

President Donald Trump says he wants the United States to lead the world in artificial intelligence. But the president’s tariffs on raw data center materials could cause American AI to fall behind.  The rapid growth in the AI industry has brought with it a data center...

As US Businesses Brace for Trump, Trade Deficit Sees Its Biggest Widening on Record

by paige.oamek | Feb 9, 2025 | Featured, International Trade, Newest

The US trade deficit widened in December as businesses tried to get ahead of President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs.  Wednesday’s data from the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Economic Analysis showed a trade deficit of $98.4 billion, up 17 percent over the...